watford Midfielder Pierre Dwomoah has revealed how they have come to an agreement to move in the summer transfer window.
Het Nieuwsblad has an interview This week with the 21-year-old. He explains what's going on behind the scenes with him on Vicarage Road.
The youngster has found himself out of the Watford picture in recent months, so much so that they have decided to part ways.
Watford exit confirmed
Watford, currently 10th In the Championship, Pierre has agreed not to extend his current deal with Dwomoh. The deal is set to expire in the summer.
This comes after a disappointing season in which he did manage a minute of action for the Hornets, coming briefly against West Brom in October. Talks had already taken place in January to end things quickly.
"Watford – even though it's an English second-division club – is a big club. If you get injured, they just buy someone else," he said.
"My rival Nampalys Mendy, formerly of Leicester City, gave his best performance. I just had to accept it."
two months without training
The young midfielder has actually been out of the picture at Watford for the last two months after withdrawing from training due to personal reasons.
However, he credits Watford for understanding the situation.
"I stepped down due to family reasons, which I don't want to go into details about," he said.
"From the beginning of January to the beginning of March, I was not involved in football. I want to thank Watford for understanding."
The Hornets also allowed Dwomoah to train elsewhere. That's how he ended up at Dutch club Heerenveen.
"I have known manager Robin Veldman since he was the RSCA Futures coach. We are always open to a possible collaboration," he said.
“Looking at the number of professional matches I have already played (just under seventy, ed), I don't think we can still call it a trial or testing period.
"Heerenveen wanted to see if I fit into the club's project. I was to train with them in a group setting. A possible contract was never discussed. This had to be clarified at a later stage."
Injury ruins plans, focus on summer
A physical problem put an end to that particular plan, meaning he could show Heerenveen what he's worth. Excess weight in his thigh meant he was not able to engage in training immediately.
He is now back in Antwerp and working with his physio until he is fully ready. Now his focus is on the summer, when he will be a free agent.
He concluded, "Things are always good. I'm confident. My professional career isn't over at 21, you know."
"I look to the future with optimism. And I am not afraid to take a step back. I did that first at KV Oostende and later at RWDM. My footballing qualities will always be at the top, no matter where it is."
